Special Extra

Add 1 chopped tomato to cooked ground beef along with the ketchup and mustard.

Special Extra

Prepare casserole in foil-lined baking dish, making sure there is enough foil extending over edges of dish to cover and seal. Freeze casserole until firm. Remove from dish; wrap tightly with foil. Place foil-wrapped casserole in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Label and date. When ready to thaw, unwrap frozen casserole and return to original baking dish. Thaw overnight in refrigerator, then bake as directed just before serving.

Servings

8 servings, 1 cup each

Diabetes Center

Carb Choices: Carb Choice

Nutrition Bonus

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 8 servings, 1 cup each

AMOUNT PER SERVING

Calories

300

Total fat

17g

Saturated fat

7g

Cholesterol

55mg

Sodium

700mg

Carbohydrate

18g

Dietary fiber

2g

Sugars

2g

Protein

18g

% Daily Value

Vitamin A

4 %DV

Vitamin C

0 %DV

Calcium

10 %DV

Iron

10 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of
5 by
KJantz01 from
I am always looking for recipes that are fast but taste great.I am always looking for recipes that are fast but taste great. Or something I can prepare and heat through later. I sometimes don't get off work until 6:00 I found this and thought I will try it, i can throw it together earlier in the day and heat through after work. IT'S SO GOOD. My husband who is VERY picky loved it! he had 2 servings and on top of that, he warmed it up the next day and he NEVER warms up food. It was so good and so easy. I spiced up my hamburger a little more with our favorite spices but you wouldn't even have to. Try it!

Date published: 2012-01-19

Rated 5 out of
5 by
evetsnusi from
I've made this recipe a few times now.I've made this recipe a few times now. I doubled the amount of sharp Cheddar and used maybe 5 cups of Tater Tots. I let it rest for about 5 mins and then drizzled a mixture of 1/2 cup home made mayo and 1/4 cup ketchup over the potatoes then topped it with 1 large tomato chopped, some shredded Romaine. It tastes like a bacon cheese burger with fries minus the bun. However it makes 4 realistic size portions not 8.

Date published: 2014-03-21

Rated 4 out of
5 by
bowlofcherries18 from
We really liked this, but it doesn't make very much, so next time I will double it.We really liked this, but it doesn't make very much, so next time I will double it. Here's are my tweaks, cut up the bacon before cooking then browned in a pan, drained most of the bacon grease, but left some and added the ground meat and onions to that. Added a little Worchester sauce to the ground meat when browning, mixed in some cheese to the meat mixture after baking, I added a little dill pickle relish since I love pickles on my burger :)

Date published: 2012-01-15

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Oil Artist from
I made this with a few changes.I made this with a few changes. I also browned the meat with garlic powder along with the onion and also some salt/pepper. I took another suggestion and mixed some of the bacon and cheese in with the beef before layering in the pan. It was a great dish and both my husband and I loved it. Definitely will make again.

Date published: 2014-01-16

Rated 4 out of
5 by
rmrm4innc from
I made this last night.I made this last night. I added a couple extra pieces of bacon and didn't completely mix the ketchup and mustard together. I may have added a bit more of each as well since I just kinda squeezed it in without measuring. I thought it had plenty of flavor. I'll definitely make this again.

Date published: 2015-01-31

Rated 4 out of
5 by
landis987 from
Very good.Very good. Only difference I would make the next time is instead of layering everything, I would mix it all together except the tater tots. I'd still put them on top. It was like a bite of hamburger, a bite of cheese. I think it would be better all mixed together. But overall very yummy!

Date published: 2013-04-11

Rated 5 out of
5 by
jobbink from
We have had this many times.We have had this many times. Put the cheese under, we use tater bites,then bake. I put more cheese on the top when it comes out.This keeps the cheese from drying out.Try this and if the cheese doesn't melt enough, put back in oven covered in foil, just long enough to melt the cheese. Not to long, you don't want the tots to get mushy.

Date published: 2014-03-01

Rated 5 out of
5 by
FeedingArmy from
I gave it 5 stars only because I read reviews prior to making and adjusted the ingredients and...I gave it 5 stars only because I read reviews prior to making and adjusted the ingredients and directions to keep it from drying out or being greasy. I used Lawry's Seasoning and Black pepper in the beef. I served mustard, fried onions on side along with extra cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, pickles. Turned out perfect for our taste.
I pre-cooked potato tots for 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Cook individually in same pan to add flavor to recipe, fry bacon first remove place on paper towel. Drain most fat from pan add onions cook till slightly crispy brown remove place on paper towel. Brown ground beef in pan, remove and drain beef well in strainer.
I doubled ketchup and omitted mustard but served on side. Mixed 1/3 cup ketchup and 1/2 cup cheese in beef. Placed beef in casserole, spread other 1/3 cup of ketchup on top of beef, then layer bacon (onions next or serve on side) then layer remainder of cheese. I placed half baked tots as a solid layer on top to keep moisture in. I used bakin